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What did I do wrong?

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Lizz Roe BPL Member
PostedJan 22, 2015 at 2:02 pm

I got an early morning flight today from the southeast of Wales to the North west of wales. flying in to RAF Valley I decided that rather than hang around for a bus I would walk to my destination.

I had a rucsac, padded shoulder straps, waist belt, trail shoes (zero drop which I've worm in well), puffy, buff, gloves etc so I felt well kitted out. It was a bit over six miles, I didn't rush, it was mainly on Tarmac or a bit of grass. Saw some great January flowers and birds.

Now eight hours later My shoulders feel ok this evening but one of my hips is really hurting. It's possible I was slightly twisted walking as one strap kept coming off my shoulder no matter how i lengthened or shortened the strap. Actually it's the other way round, I think I'd mis loaded my bag so that a strap kept coming off and that's what made me twist a little.

Any other suggestions for the hip from hell. And I do this kind of distance once or twice a week and do at least two miles everyday – the joy of never having learnt to drive! And it's not usually like this. Could it really be just a little twist?

Thanks for any advice…

PostedJan 22, 2015 at 2:06 pm

We have a resident PT on board that may be able to discuss any hip impingement issues.

However, how heavy was the load and what kind of pack were you using?

Lizz Roe BPL Member
PostedJan 22, 2015 at 2:47 pm

The pack wasn't very heavy, maybe 6 kilos. Long frameless climbing sack but with a waist belt, have walked with it for years, so I think it must have been the bad packing and subsequent twisting. Thanks for the replies chaps.

PostedJan 23, 2015 at 10:58 am

Was the road surface you walked on curved? Like high on the top and lower on either side?

Lizz Roe BPL Member
PostedJan 24, 2015 at 1:26 pm

I packed the bag differently the following day and it was fine – so just my bad, and not thinking to change It once the strap started slipping, or perhaps being too lazy to. Well that has taught me!

PostedJan 25, 2015 at 4:15 am

"Hip" is such a broad, all-encompassing word: is it your groin (that's actually your hip…), the side of your leg, your butt, low back??

Each of these places is a completely different thing…and the other big important question is whether it feels like a bruise on your skin, or a deep pain inside that hurts with movement?

feel free to email me if you'd prefer… jenmitol AT gmail

Lizz Roe BPL Member
PostedJan 25, 2015 at 8:52 am

Hi there it was the hip joint and I'm pretty sure it was the placement and packing …

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